The education secretary, in a speech to the Policy Exchange thinktank, suggests Britain's strike laws need reforming. Gove predicts that more than 90% of schools would close on Wednesday if the strikes over public sector pensions go ahead, forcing tens of thousands of parents to 'scrabble around' for childcare. The minister adds that 'among those union leaders are people who fight hard for their members and whom I respect. But there are also hardliners – militants itching for a fight'

Source: Press Association

Monday 28 November 2011 13.10 EST
First published on Monday 28 November 2011 13.10 EST